a gunman shot gabriel giffords in the head. he killed six people including 9-year-old girl and wounded a dozen others. kelly says giffords is still recovering, still struggling to walk and talk. in fact, she was not on the witness list for today's hearing. but the senators agreed to let her make a statement. >> speaking is difficult. but i need to say something important. violence is is a big problem too many children are dying. too many children. we must do something it will be hard; but the time is now. you must act, be bold, be courageous, americans are counting on you. thank you. >> shepard: mark kelly says he and his wife are gun owners who have no plans to give up their weapons. even thought about joining the nra. after newtown they started a political action committee to fight for tougher gun restrictions. they are calling for universal background checks covering gun shows and private dealers and a ban on magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition which kelly says might have saved the youngest victim of the shootin